Living in Canterbury, Kent
Thinking of moving to Canterbury? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Canterbury, Kent - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Property Market in Canterbury
Average Prices by Type in CanterburyThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | £403,046 | 87 |
| Flat | £223,762 | 17 |
| Terrace | £290,625 | 8 |
| Maisonette | £225,000 | 5 |
| Semi-detached | £482,500 | 4 |
| Detached | £762,500 | 2 |
| Bungalow | £380,000 | 1 |
| Cottage | £250,000 | 1 |
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Local administration around Canterbury
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Canterbury
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Medical Practice | 1 Northgate, Canterbury | 0.4 mi | 01227 208556 |
| Canterbury Health Centre | 26 Old Dover Road, Canterbury | 0.4 mi | 0300 0426600 |
| New Dover Road Surgery | 10 New Dover Road, Canterbury | 0.6 mi | 01227 462311 |
| University Medical Centre | Medical Centre, Giles Lane, Canterbury | 1.3 mi | 01227 469333 |
| Sturry Surgery | 53 Island Road, Sturry, Canterbury | 2.8 mi | 01227 710372 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Canterbury
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 23 St. Georges Street, Canterbury | 0.2 mi | 01227 462039 |
| Boots | 12 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 0.2 mi | 01227 470944 |
| Prx Pharmacy | 68 St. Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 0.3 mi | 01227 462422 |
| Porter Chemist | 2b Hales Drive, Canterbury | 0.8 mi | 01227 781588 |
| Morrisons Pharmacy | Ten Perch Road, Wincheap, Canterbury | 0.9 mi | 01227 766679 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Canterbury
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Hygiene and Aesthetics | 11a St. Peters Street, Canterbury | - | |
| Graylaw House | Graylaw House 20-22, Watling Street, Canterbury | 0.2 mi | |
| Burgate Dental Practice | 14 Burgate, Canterbury | 0.2 mi | |
| St Dunstan's Dental Practice | 55 St. Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 0.3 mi | |
| Chopra Dental LTD | 1 Military Road, Canterbury | 0.3 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Canterbury
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53, BLACK GRIFFIN LANE | £250,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 62, ST PETERS GROVE | £273,500 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 17, HOSPITAL LANE | £195,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 35, ST RADIGUNDS STREET | £100,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 4, TEMPLE MEWS | £340,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 11, HAWKS LANE | £265,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 5, JASMINE HOUSE, 49, STOUR STREET | £177,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 6B, THE CLOISTERS, 53 - 57, KING STREET | £167,500 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 13, ST PETERS PLACE | £200,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| 14, ST PETERS PLACE | £220,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Canterbury
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Good | 0.4 mi |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Good | 0.8 mi |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| St Stephen's Junior School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Canterbury Academy | Requires Improvement | 0.6 mi |
| Barton Court Grammar School | Good | 0.7 mi |
| The Archbishop's School | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Barton Manor School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
Broadband in Canterbury
Local Amenities in Canterbury
Parks & Green Spaces
- Franciscan Garden & Greyfriars Chapel 0.1 mi
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Park 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Westgate Gardens 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks & Spencer 0.2 mi
- ALDI 0.4 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.4 mi
- Waitrose 0.4 mi
- Starry Mart 0.5 mi
Train Stations
- Canterbury West Rail Station 0.3 mi
- Canterbury East Rail Station 0.4 mi
- Sturry Rail Station 2.4 mi
- Bekesbourne Rail Station 2.8 mi
- Chartham Rail Station 3.1 mi
Airports
- Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip 4.6 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Superdrug 0.2 mi
- Boots 0.3 mi
- PRX Pharmacy 0.3 mi
- Pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Eckersley's Pharmacy 0.4 mi
Area Profile for Canterbury
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